Huskies visit Cardinals in Big East action
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02/01/2010 - Louisville, KY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The 19th-ranked Connecticut Huskies square off with the Louisville Cardinals tonight in a Big East showdown at Freedom Hall.
The Huskies are coming off two straight losses following a week in which they defeated then No.1 Texas to move back into the Top 25. The team was first handled at Providence, 81-66, on Wednesday before falling to Marquette, 70-68, at home on Saturday. UConn has now dropped five of its past seven outings, as it sits at 13-8 overall and only 3-5 in the Big East.
As for the Cardinals, they too have struggled of late, winning only one of their last five outings. Most recently, the defending Big East champions were edged, 77-74, at nationally-ranked West Virginia on Saturday. Louisville is now 13-8 overall and 4-4 within the conference.
In regard to the all-time series, UConn holds a 5-2 lead over Louisville, including a 63-51 victory in Freedom Hall last season.
Marquette's Jimmy Butler hit a running jumper with 2.8 seconds left, sending UConn to a heart-breaking 70-68 loss on Saturday. The Huskies shot a solid 49.0 percent from the floor and dominated the boards, 44-25, but committed 16 turnovers compared to only three by Marquette. Jerome Dyson paced the team in defeat with 18 points and four boards, while Kemba Walker had 15 points and six assists. On the season, Dyson tops the roster in scoring at 19.0 ppg and he is also grabbing 4.7 rpg and dishing out 4.8 apg. Stanley Robinson tacks on 16.6 ppg and 7.4 rpg for UConn, while Walker adds 13.5 ppg and a team-high 6.2 apg. When the Huskies need a spark off the bench they turn to Gavin Edwards, who contributes 10.7 ppg and 6.5 rpg.
The Cardinals led by as many as 12 points in the second half, but could not hang on, as WVU used an 11-0 run and a go-ahead bucket by Da'Sean Butler with 16 seconds left to rally for the 77-74 decision on Saturday. Louisville shot a sound 51.9 percent from the floor, including 9-of-19 from long range, but committed 17 turnovers and was outscored at the foul line, 26-9. Reginald Delk and Samardo Samuels each turned in 16 points and six boards to lead the Cardinals, while Peyton Siva pitched in with 14 points. Samuels leads Louisville in scoring (15.9 ppg) as well as rebounding (7.5 rpg) for the season and he also shoots 54.0 percent from the field. Edgar Sosa, a 39.5 percent three-point shooter, is another option for the Cardinals with 13.5 ppg and 3.8 apg to his credit.
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Chicago, IL - New Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and star linebacker Brian Urlacher shot down reports of a rift, saying they're simply not true.
"There's nothing between us," Cutler said Thursday, when he reported to training camp. "I just want to put that to rest. There never has been anything between us."
Urlacher added: "I never said what I was quoted as saying and that's it. I have a lot of respect for Jay. I think Jay knows that."
Former Bears receiver Bobby Wade caused a stir when he told Minneapolis radio station KFAN-AM that Urlacher used a profanity while questioning Cutler's manhood during a conversation in Las Vegas last weekend. Wade, who now plays for the Vikings, said Urlacher used a profane version of the word "wimp" during the interview that had to be edited out.
go radio station WSCR-AM also reported that Urlacher had to be restrained from confronting Cutler during organized team activities.
"I wouldn't go face-to-face with Brian, anyway," Cutler said. "No, that's never happened. I've hung out with Brian away from the facility numerous times and we've always gotten along."
Urlacher, noting he was limited by a groin injury, denied the reports in an interview with the Chicago Tribune and did it again when he reported to camp.
"I didn't practice this summer, so I don't know how I would fight the guy if I didn't practice," Urlacher said. "We have no problems. I'm excited about football starting. I'm excited to have him as our quarterback."
Why would Wade say that?
"I don't know," Urlacher said. "Maybe he's jealous because we have a good quarterback now."
Cutler said the first he heard of any friction was when he got a call from Urlacher to clear the air. Urlacher, however, said he had already taken several calls from teammates wondering if the reports were true when Cutler phoned.
"He called me and I said, What's up (expletive), what are you doing?'" a grinning Urlacher said, uttering the same word he allegedly used with Wade. "It's so dumb to me that this even got to this point, but it did and then here we are."
better place after going 9-7 and missing the playoffs for the second straight year. They have a franchise quarterback for the first time in decades after acquiring Cutler in an offseason trade with Denver. But there are questions about his attitude following a fallout with Broncos management and new coach Josh McDaniels.
His critics include former Bears coach Mike Ditka and former Indianapolis and Tampa Bay coach Tony Dungy, one of Smith's mentors. Smith, however, said Cutler has been a model teammate so far while denying any animosity with Urlacher.
"There's no issue with Jay and Brian, except Brian and Jay are both excited about being teammates for our club this year," coach Lovie Smith said. "No more than that. We can't spend a whole lot of time on something that isn't true. I have talked to the players. Whenever something comes out, you have to address it, but it's a non-issue."
In some ways, Cutler is getting a second chance in Chicago, an opportunity to repair his reputation.
Smith said another quarterback - Michael Vick - deserves one, although he doesn't see it happening with the Bears, who lack an experienced backup. The former Atlanta Falcons star, who served a 23-month sentence for running a dogfighting ring, said Thursday he is getting close to signing with a pro football team.
"A second chance, like everyone in society who has paid their debt to society," Smith said. "He deserves a second chance. As far as we're concerned, we like this team that we have right now."
Particularly the new quarterback.
"Me and Brian have been on a good relationship since I've been here, and I expect it to continue that way," Cutler said.
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